HISTORY | MEANING
That is the theme for the latest design (ATD3) project. A look at a series of "urban enclaves" with the intent to generate an understanding and [ultimately] an expression of a particular history [& meaning]
The content of the blog will mainly be me documenting my thoughts and reflections throughout the design process. Some of the interesting finds, ideas, thoughts and feelings encountered throughout the project and my design process as the project continues.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
From what I've gathered through my going over the brief (must admit, I went to site before doing a thorough reading of the brief), I understand the brief to be calling us to uncover investigate, critically analyse and look into the given sites (namely the Maboneng Precinct, Juta Street in Braamfontein and 44 Stanley in Auckland park), in order to "uncover and restitch" these enclaves in the city their surrounding fabric, from which they have become, as the brief says, "exclusive". (See image below of my unpacking of the brief.)
SITE SELECTION
Upon receiving the brief, was initially tending towards choosing Juta street in Braamfontein. (Having stayed there before for about 2 years). My tendency towards it changed as I visited the sites. (site visit reflections to follow with images.)
The way in which I think I may approach the first task of the brief (Identifying site, mapping and site analysis) is hinted to in the page I've scanned below. Will share my findings soon.
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